Allegiant Air pilots ratify first union contract

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Review Journal

By ART MARROQUIN

Pilots working for Allegiant Air on Thursday ratified their first union contract with the Las Vegas-based budget carrier in a deal that includes an immediate 31 percent pay raise, along with improved medical benefits, scheduling procedures and retirement plans.

More than 85 percent of voting pilots agreed to ratify the five-year pact that goes into effect Monday, following more than three years of bargaining between Allegiant and Teamsters Local 1224.

“This is a turning point for Allegiant pilots and our company, and we are looking forward to working with management to make our airline the best it can be for our passengers,” said Cameron Graff, an Allegiant captain who serves as chairman of the union’s executive council.

Allegiant’s pilots voted for representation by the Teamsters in August 2012. Company and union officials launched mediated sessions with the National Mediation Board in February 2014, until a preliminary deal was struck last month.

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[WhiteTara]

1. Great! They have great fares now

I wonder if they will raise ticket prices. Allegiant were some of the most underpaid of the pilots. This is keep the best pilots and their flights will be a little safer.